The inquiry into the controversial firing of a state police commissioner in Gov. Sarah Palin's home state of Alaska has led to a highly politicized fight, observers say, including calls for subpoenas of Palin's staff and accusations that lawmakers are trying to sway the final report's findings.

Alaska legislators are scheduled to meet Friday to discuss whether at least seven members of the governor's staff should be formally questioned as part of the investigation, The Wall Street Journal reports....